Engineering Technician

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician for a 12-month assignment in Round Lake, IL. You will perform a variety of laboratory tasks and assist with experiments as you document results and ensure proper equipment operation.

The role requires strong communication and documentation skills, plus a basic science or math foundation. Mechanical or electrical background is preferred and collaboration with a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Basic science and/or math skills.
• Team orientation and collaboration.
• Mechanical or Electrical background preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments.
• May observe, analyze data and interpret results.
• Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols.
• Maintain records of experiments performed.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
• Assist with routine assembly and testing of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Science/Math basics

Team orientation

Mechanical/Electrical background

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Education

AA degree or higher

Mechanical/Electrical intern experience

Job description

Title: Engineering Technician

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Round Lake, IL 60073

Summary

Work on assignments that are simple or moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Apply basic techniques and procedures to assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments.
• May make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results.
• Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
• May write experimental reports, summaries and protocols.
• May also develop and maintain record keeping for experiment performed.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
• Individual usually is assigned routine assembly and testing portions of projects (e.g. Product performance and software script testing).

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills such as word processing, data entry and e-mail
• Basic science and/or math skills
• Team orientation
• Mechanical or Electrical background would be preferred
• Strong documentation skills
• Following procedures, but also being able to think outside the box and trouble shoot issues found

Education & Experience

• AA degree or higher
• 1-2 yrs of mechanical or electrical experience is strongly preferred, or engineering grads with some intern experience
• normal basic computer skills